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Amsterdam to Lyon train tickets
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Planning a trip to the South of France? Travel from Amsterdam to Lyon by high-speed train with Eurostar and SNCF TGV INOUI. And you can book the entire journey with us.
Just take a Eurostar train from Amsterdam to Paris and change to a TGV train to Lyon. The total journey will take about 6 hrs 45 mins.
Departing from Amsterdam Centraal
Amsterdam Centraal is located in the heart of the city and well connected by metro and tram lines as well as several bus and boat routes.
When to arrive
Please arrive 20 minutes before departure. Check our recommended arrival times when planning your journey.
Travel documents
You don't need a passport but it's worth bringing an identity document though, as customs do random spot checks from time to time. Find additional information on our travel documents page.
Station facilities
Before you jump on your train, you can browse the shops or grab a snack from the food stands.
Connecting in Paris between Gare du Nord and Gare de Lyon
To catch your TGV to your final destination, public transport is a practical way to get from Paris Gare du Nord to Gare de Lyon when changing trains. The journey takes around 30 minutes. Here's what to do:
- When you arrive at Paris Gare du Nord, follow the signs to the RER station located on level -1. Buy a Navigo Easy pass at a ticket machine or a ticket desk. If you want to beat the queues, you can also buy a Metro-Train-RER ticket ahead of your trip using the Île-de-France Mobilités (opens in a new tab) or Bonjour RATP app (opens in a new tab).
- Follow the signs to RER line D sud (south), and board any RER D train heading south (to Melun, Malesherbes, or Corbeil Essonnes).
- Get off the train at Gare de Lyon.
- Follow the signs for 'Grandes Lignes' to get to the mainline station. Look for the platform your train will depart from on the departures board.
- Board your TGV train to your final destination - boarding starts around 20 minutes before departure and the doors close 2 minutes before.
Arriving at Lyon
Arriving at Lyon Part-Dieu or Lyon Perrache
If your TGV train arrives at Lyon Part-Dieu or Lyon Perrache, you'll hop off right in the heart of Lyon. As there are no border checks upon arrival, you can simply leave the station. And to get to where you're going, you'll have easy access to the city's buses, trams, and metro.
Arriving at Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV
If your TGV train arrives at Lyon Saint Exupéry TGV, you can get to Lyon city centre with a TCL bus, take the tramway Rhônexpress directly to Lyon Part-Dieu train station in about 30 minutes, or book a taxi to get to your final destination.
Hiring a car in Lyon
If you want to go even further, hire a car directly at the station from Hertz and enjoy a discount as a Eurostar customer.
Finding a hotel in Lyon
Need a place to stay in Lyon? Find the best options here.
FAQs
Typically, the train journey from Amsterdam to Lyon takes 6 hrs 45 mins. When you view the available tickets, you will be able to see the length of the train journey for each departure time.
When you arrive at Lille Europe:
- Head up to the main station concourse and check the departures board. Platforms are normally shown 20 minutes before departure.
- Once you’ve found your platform, head back down to platform level.
- Allow enough time to hop onto your connecting TGV train – doors close 2 minutes before departure.
Our booking system will have suggested two trains that give you enough time to catch your connection. If you need a hand, staff will be available to help.
To learn more about connecting at Lille Europe, read our station guide.
As we're part of the HOTNAT and AJC schemes, we'll help you get to your final destination if you miss your connecting Eurostar or TGV INOUI train, at no extra cost. Speak to a member of staff on your delayed train. They'll give you a form to prove that you missed your train because of disruption. To learn more about HOTNAT and AJC, go to our Connections page.
You can directly cancel or exchange your journey on Manage Your Booking on eurostar.com.
For compensation for delays or cancellations on either your Eurostar or SNCF train, please read our dedicated FAQ.
Note: Exchanges and cancellations apply to all passengers in your booking. To allow passengers to make separate changes, please make individual bookings.
Unfortunately, no. But if you miss your connection, don’t worry! Eurostar and SNCF have signed agreements with each other allowing you to catch the next available train at no extra cost. This is part of the Agreement on Journey Continuation (AJC) and the HOTNAT services. Please see our Connections page for more information on HOTNAT and AJC services.
Please contact us at least 24 hours before departure if you need assistance on your journey. Our colleagues will ensure assistance is arranged for both legs of your connecting journey.
Please be aware this may require your trip to be amended so that you have more time to make your connecting train.
To book free assistance on your connecting journey, please go to our Accessibility Connections page.
You can take a connecting train to many destinations in the south of France. Our most popular destinations include Marseille, Valence, Aix-en-Provence and Avignon, Toulouse, Montpellier and Nice. Find out more on our destinations page.
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